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FV54 MTX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

221,975 mi
Last recorded221,975 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 221,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 208,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 208,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 198,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 198,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 191,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 191,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 180,724 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint front axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 169,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 156,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 138,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 119,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,577 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 51,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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FV54 MTX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV54 MTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV54 MTX registered?

FV54 MTX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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